Memorial stone - Battle of Pitsund
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Memorial stone - Battle of Pitsund

During the Swedish-Russian war (1808 – 1809) Russian soldiers came to Piteå again but not nearly to the same harmful consequences as before. The very last shot on Swedish territory in this war was during the Battle of Pitsund August 25, 1809.

During the Swedish-Russian war (1808 - 1809) Russian soldiers came to Piteå again but not nearly to the same harmful consequences as before.

The very last shot on Swedish territory in this war was during the Battle of Pitsund August 25, 1809.

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Updated: 12 May 2026

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